{"id":7198,"date":"2026-06-02T15:35:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T19:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/icslac\/?page_id=7198"},"modified":"2026-06-23T16:01:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T20:01:23","slug":"cultural-mediations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/icslac\/cultural-mediations\/","title":{"rendered":"Cultural Mediations PhD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Cultural Mediations PhD\n <\/h1>\n \n \n\n
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About Our Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cultural Mediations is the study of cultural forms that mediate our understanding of the world. It\u2019s no wonder, then, that this innovative PhD program attracts those headed for careers in academia, government and the public sector, as well as practicing artists, filmmakers, and curators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selecting from four areas of specialization\u2014Literary Studies, Musical Culture, Technology and Culture, and Visual Culture<\/strong>\u2014students have the freedom to blend these and pursue research projects that call for interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives. We provide a collegial and creative environment with access to an accomplished and eclectic academic community; we enable students to pursue projects that might not otherwise find a home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This unique program, with its unconventional nature and small and welcoming scale, gives students an edge in the academic context while also preparing them for other career paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission and Applications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Application Deadlines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The application deadline for fall 2026 is February 1, subject to a limited number of funded positions. Completed applications received by February 1 are given priority. Please note that applications are considered only for fall term entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The minimum requirement for admission to the PhD program in either a full-time or part-time capacity is an MA (or a recognized equivalent) in a discipline appropriate to the interdisciplinary strengths of the program. Relevant fields might include English or French Literature, Art History, Film Studies, Musicology\/ Ethnomusicology, Comparative Literature, Canadian Studies, Communication, Geography, History, Philosophy, Sociology, Gender Studies, Indigenous Studies, Media and Cultural Studies, Performance Studies, Museum, Curatorial and Heritage Studies, Feminist and Queer Studies, Migration and Diaspora Studies. A minimum grade point average of 10.0 (A-) is usually required for coursework completed at the Master\u2019s level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applicants who lack an MA (or its recognized equivalent) in an appropriate discipline or are otherwise judged to lack adequate background preparation will be asked to complete designated coursework over and above the course requirements of the PhD program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Language Proficiency (ESL Test Scores)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For admission into Carleton\u2019s graduate programs, you must demonstrate that your knowledge and use of English are strong enough for graduate studies at an English-language university. For a complete list of minimum English-language test scores that Carleton accepts, please visit our English as a Second Language (ESL) website<\/a>. Please note:
\u2022 <\/strong>English-language proficiency test scores must be taken within the last two years of receipt of your application.
\u2022 <\/strong>Unofficial copies of your test scores must be uploaded in Carleton Central.
\u2022 <\/strong>Letters from your universities stating the medium of instruction is English are not acceptable.
\u2022 <\/strong>If you have studied for the last three years (full-time, non-ESL) in a university in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom or any other country in which the primary language is English and where the language of instruction in the relevant educational institution was exclusively English, you need to complete the Confirmation of Language Proficiency form<\/a>. You must then save and upload it with your required documents in Carleton Central as Document Type: Language Proficiency<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications<\/strong> Procedures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The PhD program in Cultural Mediations is organized around four areas of interdisciplinary scholarship:<\/p>\n\n\n\n